Description

3,4,5-Tris(Dodecyloxy)Benzoic Acid is a high-purity, long-chain alkyloxy-substituted benzoic acid derivative, serving as a critical building block in advanced material science. Its value lies in the unique combination of a polar aromatic head group and long, hydrophobic alkyl chains, enabling precise control over molecular self-assembly and surface properties. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the specialty chemicals, liquid crystal, and polymer industries seeking to develop novel functional materials with tailored characteristics.

Application

• Liquid Crystal Materials: A key intermediate for the synthesis of discotic or columnar liquid crystals, used in organic semiconductors and optoelectronic devices.
• Polymer Additives: Functions as a plasticizer, stabilizer, or compatibilizer in polymer blends to modify processing and mechanical properties.
• Surface Modification Agents: Used to create hydrophobic coatings or self-assembled monolayers (SAMs) on various substrates for controlled wettability.
• Organic Synthesis Intermediate: Serves as a versatile precursor for further chemical modifications, including esterification and amidation, to create more complex molecules.
• Supramolecular Chemistry: Employed in the construction of gels, vesicles, and other nanostructured materials through non-covalent interactions.
• Lubricant & Grease Formulations: Acts as a thickening agent or performance additive in specialty lubricants due to its long alkyl chains.

Basic Information

Product Name	3,4,5-Tris(Dodecyloxy)Benzoic Acid
CAS No.	117241-31-3
Molecular Formula	C43H78O5
Molecular Weight	675.07 g/mol
Synonyms	Benzoic acid, 3,4,5-tris(dodecyloxy)-; 3,4,5-Tris(dodecyloxy)benzoic acid; Gallic acid tris(dodecyl) ether; Tris(dodecyloxy)benzoic acid; 3,4,5-Tris(dodecyloxy)benzene-1-carboxylic acid; 3,4,5-Tri-n-dodecyloxybenzoic acid; 1-Carboxy-3,4,5-tris(dodecyloxy)benzene
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3,4,5-Tris(Dodecyloxy)Benzoic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and batch-to-batch consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and strong bases.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.